"The park-authorized concessionaire operates a lodge and restaurant, a set of glamping tents, houseboats and campsites, and also rents bikes, canoes and kayaks while offering boat rentals and tours—effectively providing on-site lodging, dining and watercraft access for exploring Florida Bay and nearby backcountry. Its operations anchor the developed cluster of visitor facilities at the park’s southern terminus, including a grocery and tackle store, and help facilitate trips into Whitewater Bay and the mangrove islands." - Stanley Stewart Stanley Stewart Stanley Stewart is a multi-award-winning travel writer and author of three acclaimed books. He is a regular contributor to The Sunday Times and The Daily Telegraph. His work has taken him to more than 50 countries. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines